Few Americans know the names Benjamin J. Cheeks and Serena R. Murillo. But they recently became part of President Biden’s most lasting legacy. Cheeks, who is Black, and Murillo, a Latina, were the las...

WHERE DOES PENNSYLVANIA go from here politically? It can be hard to predict. That’s what makes Pennsylvania a swing state. The Democratic and Republican strongholds are well known, but the fuzzy purpl...

DEAR ABBY: I was raped by a family member and, due to special circumstances, told no one except one other family member, who I swore to secrecy. She recently got mad at me because of my religious beli...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Ever since I was a child, my mom never liked to throw anything away, whether it was old clothes, expired food, broken appliances or even random junk mail. At the time, I thought it was...

• Hazel Brown, 48, of Charleroi was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. • Dominic Elio Monti, 39, of Elizab...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By th...

FAMILY FEATURES echnology is constantly evolving, so it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest gadgets and gizmos. From PCs and smart wearables to earbuds, smartphones, mixed reality devices and...

Its launch 20 years ago was groundbreaking, but the Motorola Razr+ expands the boundaries of smartphone technology even further. This stylish, pocket-sized smartphone brings the power of AI to more us...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials def...

Tonight’s Music • Core Acoustic, Giant Oaks Winery, Finleyville, 6 p.m. Friday Music • Frogstar Karaoke, Rich’s Parkside Den, Boston, Elizabeth Township, 8 p.m. • One Ray, Firewhistle Brewing, Elizabe...

• Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Donora church, Second Street Extension and Park Manor Road in Donora, 9 a.m. to midnight. • Fish fry, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co...

The Belle Vernon Public Library will have special $1 per bag pricing on children’s and health and wellness books in its used book sale today through Jan. 11. Regular prices are in effect for all other...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the last five years. “Julian” came into my life after my husband passed. He is 65; I’m 45. Julian has two grown daughters, 36 and 27. The older on...

The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit have been stars since the beginning. In the 35 years since Nick Park introduced the world to his stop-motion creations and their ecc...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the tw...

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AND DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writers Value was in vogue in 2024. Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestle...

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The Mon Valley Independent will not produce a print or electronic edition on Wednesday in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. We will resume our regular publication schedule Thursday. Only our n...

Various cultures have different ways of trying to invite good fortune. While the new year can mark new beginnings, fresh starts and lots of things to look forward to, for many people it starts with pa...

2024 WAS A YEAR that we at the Mon Valley Independent will never forget. Since opening in May 2016, we have stayed true to our promise to bring our readers the news that matters most in their communit...